The 2023 Climbing World Cup is being held on May 6 and 7, 2023. The opening ceremony was attended by chairperson of the Indonesian Climbing Federation (FPTI), Yenny Wahid; the 4th First Lady of Indonesia, Sinta Nuriyah Wahid; and other officials and guests of honor.
A total of 120 athletes from 24 countries are participating in the sports event. As the host of the 3rd series of the Climbing World Cup, Indonesia has fielded 22 athletes—12 male and 10 female.
This year's edition of the climbing world championship in Jakarta is only featuring one branch, namely, speed.
The event was officially opened by Wahid. In her speech, the 48-year-old gave a warm welcome to all athletes.
"A warm welcome to the 120 athletes from 24 countries to compete in the IFSC Sport Climbing World Cup," Wahid said.
Championships have more value than just getting medals, such as learning about humanity and the value of sportsmanship, she added.
"In sports championships, we will see cooperation, discipline, passion, and all of this means we need to learn to succeed in life," she said.
At the end of her speech, she invited all athletes from around the world to explore Indonesia and Jakarta.
"Indonesia likes to welcome its guests, we have to make guests feel comfortable by showing hospitality," she remarked.
The opening ceremony was enlivened by the singing of the national anthem Indonesia Raya and a Betawi cultural dance performance.
The 2023 Climbing World Cup - Jakarta is the third in the series. The previous series this year were held in Hachioji, Japan, on April 21–23 and in Seoul, South Korea, on April 28–30.
Saturday's race was the qualification, and the quarter-final and the final competition will be held on Sunday.
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Translator: Zaro S, Kenzu
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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